The Last Month of the Year
28 min · 12 tracks · traditional folk music
A warm tapestry of traditional Christmas melodies woven with gentle harmonies and folk instrumentation.
Why this album works
- Best for
- warm holiday gatherings atmosphere gentle melodies for cozy nights nostalgic reflections on winter
- Context
- Released in 1960, 'The Last Month of the Year' was The Kingston Trio's fifth album. At this point in their career, they were well-established in the folk music scene, following their commercial success with hits like 'Tom Dooley' from their debut album, which had propelled them into the national spotlight.
- If you like
- traditional folk music
The Last Month of the Year is an album by The Kingston Trio. A warm tapestry of traditional Christmas melodies woven with gentle harmonies and folk instrumentation. This album is significant for its role in popularizing traditional holiday songs in a folk context, contributing to the resurgence of interest in American folk music during the late 1950s and early 1960s. Its blend of secular and sacred Christmas tunes helped set a template for future folk holiday albums. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Last Month of the Year sound like?
A warm tapestry of traditional Christmas melodies woven with gentle harmonies and folk instrumentation. Rooted in traditional folk music.
What makes The Last Month of the Year by The Kingston Trio notable?
This album is significant for its role in popularizing traditional holiday songs in a folk context, contributing to the resurgence of interest in American folk music during the late 1950s and early 1960s. Its blend of secular and sacred Christmas tunes helped set a template for future folk holiday albums. Released in 1960, 'The Last Month of the Year' was The Kingston Trio's fifth album. At this point in their career, they were well-established in the folk music scene, following their commercial success with hits like 'Tom Dooley' from their debut album, which had propelled them into the national spotlight.
Who is The Last Month of the Year for?
The Last Month of the Year works well if you're into warm holiday gatherings atmosphere, gentle melodies for cozy nights and nostalgic reflections on winter.
How many songs are on The Last Month of the Year?
The Last Month of the Year has 12 tracks, running approximately 28 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Bye Bye Thou Little Tiny Child 3:02
- 2 The White Snows of Winter 2:37
- 3 We Wish You a Merry Christmas Standout 1:36
- 4 All Through the Night 2:46
- 5 Goodnight My Baby 1:56
- 6 Go Where I Send Thee Standout 2:32
- 7 Follow Now, Oh Shepherds 2:52
- 8 Sommerset Gloucestershire Wassail 1:49
- 9 Mary Mild 2:38
- 10 A Round About Christmas 1:32
- 11 Sing We Noel 2:05
- 12 The Last Month of the Year Standout 2:38
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
28 min 3 sec
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